The contents of this video are intended to teach you basic principles of safety in the care of your central venous catheter. Your health care provider will determine the specific treatment and approach to care that is best for you.1 @3:45 benefits of a central line2 @4:42 complications3 @5:27 receiving central line care at home or in a clinic4 @6:05 hand hygiene5 @6:40 accessing an implanted port6 @8:03 keeping the central line open and operating7 @8:30 flushing solution and frequency8 @9:49 syringe size9 @10:23 schedule of routine flushing of the central line10 @11:40 central line dressing change11 @15:52 troubleshooting problems with the central line12 @18:12 the patient's role in monitoring the central line at homeFor specific questions about your care, contact your health care provider.